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Bay
Area Historic House Museums: 13th Edition San
Francisco Double Popout Map All books softcover
unless otherwise noted.
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A
MUST-HAVE for the local house-museum fan—a
comprehensive listing of historic houses of all
styles throughout the Bay Area, with hours, admission
prices and all the necessary contact information.
A perfect gift for anyone new to the area who wants
to do a little historic exploring. 
Softcover
Lavishly illustrated with excellent color photographs,
this book covers a multitude of architectural treasures
of the 19th century in California*. A concise introductory
text gives an overview of the main building styles
and is followed by extensive photographs of houses,
arranged by region, and brief descriptions of each.
An
amusing and lively compilation of Do's and Don'ts
from a century ago. In 2 parts: "The Rules of Conduct
That Govern Good Society" and "Professor HillÍs
Guide to Love and Marriage." Appropriately illustrated
with drawings by Charles Dana Gibson and others
of the period. A helpful guide for any social situation!
This
wonderful memoir, written by a granddaughter of
the family for whom the Haas-Lilienthal House was
built, really presents the "life and times" of the
House by telling the story of 2 of its occupants,
the 2 sisters who grew up there. With a wealth of
family anecdotes—some serious, most entertaining
- this is a detailed and fascinating look at the
various eras the girls grew up in. A real treat
for anyone who enjoys immersing themselves in the
details of earlier times. 
Combination
guidebook and location map in one. Very easy-to-read,
and color coded to show hotels, restaurants and
attractions (such as the Haas-Lilienthal House!)
Great to have on hand for visitors. 
"America's
Guide for Architecture and History Travelers" History
and architecture-based walking tours. 
This
cleverly-designed little map is smaller than a postcard,
but packed with information in an easy-to-read format.
Handy for locals and great for visitors, as it includes
top SF and Bay Area destinations and public transport
information to same. Details of Golden Gate Park,
Downtown and Wharf areas. Opens like a book, and
then each side opens up once more, providing a deceptively
comprehensive amount of information in a sturdy,
pocket-sized format.
Tales
of our beloved City, from the Cliff House to the Castro,
spanning the last 150 years, by such diverse authors
as Jack Kerouac, Amy Tan, Mark Twain, Anne Lamott,
Tom Wolfe, Dylan Thomas, Randy Shilts, Kenneth Rexroth,
Kay Boyle, Rudyard Kipling, Alice B. Toklas, and more...
A vast range of experiences of San Francisco life
are represented in this remarkably rich and varied
compilation of short stories.
Small
format hardback only. A lovely gift, the information
and marvelous color photographs it contains belie
its small size. A brief essay in the front describing
the evolution of San Francisco and its architecture
is followed by over 100 beautifully photographed facades
of all the various styles, both the classically restored
and the respectfully adapted. Also contains a handy
guide to local examples*.
Created
for San Francisco Architectural Heritage and its
docents, this book provides a thorough description
of the Victorian architecture along an approximately
2-hour walk through the eastern Pacific Heights
neighborhood, followed by a very detailed look at
the Haas-Lilienthal House. This is the book we recommend
to visitors wanting something "about the House."
Also a staple in our Docent Training.
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